Beryl Komboloi AC0163

Beryl comprises various precious stones which are well known and sought after in the jewelry industry. Beryl varieties are presented below:

Emerald is a green variety of beryl, colored by chromium or vanadium oxides. It is the most popular green stone and one of the most expensive gemstones.

Aquamarine is a pale blue to greenish blue beryl variety that contains iron ions, also a favorite among jewelers.

Morganite is pink or violet colored due to the presence of magnesium oxides.

Heliodor or golden beryl is greenish yellow due to the presence of uranium and iron oxides. It has a hardness of 7.5 – 8, ειδικό βάρος 2,7 και έχει υαλώδη λάμψη

Bixbite or red beryl is a vivid red beryl variety that owes its color to manganese oxides.

Goshenite is a colorless beryl variety without any impurities.

The name beryl was already used by the ancient Greeks and is probably derived from the older Sanskrit word “verulliyam”. In ancient texts and the Bible we find references to three beryl varieties, i.e. emerald, aquamarine and heliodor.

All minerals used for the creation of our kombolois are mostly gemstones used to craft jewelry. Please treat your komboloi with care.
Inclusions, cracks and breakage surfaces are a natural phenomenon and should never be associated with wear and tear.